Roberta Reads

The Missing Maid: The BRAND NEW page-turning historical cozy murder mystery from Holly Hepburn for 2024 by Holly Hepburn My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve been a fan of Holly Hepburn’s books for some years now, so when I heard she was branching out into my favourite genre, cozy crime, I was thrilled. The Missing Maid exceeded my high expectations. I love the main character, Harriet (known as Harry). She’s determined and intelligent, but also reasonably sensible about staying safe. I love the historical setting. In fact I love the whole world Holly Hepburn has built, and everything and everyone in it. All the characters felt immediately real and I hope to get to know some of them better in future books. I also loved the story, it kept me interested and engaged throughout. I enjoyed watching Harry try (and succeed) to solve the mystery, and balance it with her job and other obligations. Overall, I absolutely loved this exciting and entertaining debut into cozy cri

Death at the Drive-In by Angie Fox My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve been a fan of the Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries since I read the very first book, Southern Spirits. I’ve so enjoyed the journey that Verity and the other characters have been on. I’ve loved watching her evolving relationship with Virginia. I love that there are plot lines that develop over the course of the series, as well as the main mystery in each book. Death at the Drive-In was an exciting thrill ride, I have to say. And Verity gets up to things I never thought she would, which is thoroughly entertaining. I can’t say much more without spoilers, but I absolutely loved it! Overall, this was another excellent book in a favourite series, full of excitement and humour. You’ll definitely get more out of this book if you read the whole series in order, but it would work as a stand alone. I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own. View all my reviews

Review: 5 out of 5 stars I’ve been a fan of the Miss Underhay series since the very first book. And Murder at the Island Hotel is no exception. It’s such a joy to be back with this group of favourite characters again. This time, Kitty, Matt, and Alice end up stuck in a hotel on an island with murders happening. I really enjoyed reading this story. It was so much fun trying to figure out who had committed the murders, and there was a twist I definitely wasn’t expecting! Overall, this was another fun and intriguing murder mystery in a favourite series. I can’t wait to read the next one. I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own. Buy Links: https://geni.us/B0CLKX2BXGsocial Audible: UK:  https://ow.ly/zNNc50QHMvP US:  https://ow.ly/SvjA50QHMvS Listen here:  https://ow.ly/CkfR50QHMvR On X: Narrated by: @KarenCassAudio Blurb: A gorgeous island off the English coast, a beautiful hotel perched on the cliffs, a group of glamourous friends… and a suspicious death? Kitty Underhay’s